In this clip, Purnima Mane from UNFPA explains the relationship between family planning and sustainable development and explains UNFPA's role in providing data to influence advocacy, planning and policy makers.Purnima also details government's role in family planning and the importance of integration of family planning programs into development plans.
About Dr. Purnima Mane
Deputy Executive Director - United Nations Population Fund
Dr. Purnima Mane, Deputy Executive Director of UNFPA, is an internationally renowned social scientist whose areas of expertise include gender issues in international health, especially in AIDS. In 2003, she joined the Global Fund to fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria as the Chief Fund Portfolio Director, Asia. Purnima has co-authored and edited four books including one ...